Bank transfers as a payment method
Bank transfers have exploded as a payment method in India and may become more common in much of the world.
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Payments in Japan
The payments industry in Japan is evolving rapidly. Some trends are globally relevant.
Debit cards are hidden financial infrastructure
Debit cards are a core piece of financial infrastructure and drive much of the innovation happening in fintech.
How credit cards make money
Credit cards make money through net interest, interchange, fees, and marketing contributions.
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